I just died.

Robert Rodriguez Lace Silk Sheath Dress

Diane von Furstenberg 'Hippolyte' Crochet Lace Dress


Tom Ford Cream Suit and Ensemble


Chanel Clutch

I can't wait until the day this is a realistic birthday wishlist!

How F*cked Are We?

I was watching Bill Maher Friday night (guests: Tina Brown (editor in chief of TheDailyBeast.com), Chrystia Freeland (managing editor of The Financial Times) and Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA)). The show basically circled around the current state of the U.S. economy and how f*cked we are. An important point was made that really rung true with what I observe in our society today. Canada may also has mortgage rates similar to ours but they aren't going through the crisis as much as we are. Why is that you ask? Well, its argued that American society is truly ingrained in not living within our means. The American Dream is to get that house-- I'm going to BUY THAT house regardless of my current income level and its projection-- we as Americans believe that things are always going to get BETTER or stay peachy keen. But it might not be so much a dream as it is a fantasy... and many homeowners were faced to learn that there IS a difference. Mortgagers swindled (yes, swindled) people into believe that they could buy this house regardless of however much they made, their job stability, whatever and say that this adjustable rates thing was NOTHING to worry about (but basically will sky rocket without any type of foresight)-- mortgagers assured that they would just refinance down the road when it came time. Ummm bad idea?

In hindsight, of course. But really, its probably a bad idea at that time too. We are a nation that is fine with the idea of debt and credit-- its simply a way of life and a means to achieve so much. I mean, when's the last time you didn't budget your credit limits on your cards into the amount of disposable money you had? Usually, its paycheck= rent, food, necessities and then credit card= clothes, more food, entertainment, fun. And people just pay the minimum after they realize its not so bad of a tradeoff--paying the interest rate but being able to live like you make more than you really do. People just aren't ok with being poor and looking like it. And thats the thing with Americans, its all a show-- whether its foreign policy, domestic policy and right down to standard of living for the average joe. And its a shame that debt has become the name of the game-- limited money just moved around as a front. It's become such a norm but its really not. I was raised to never owe anyone anything-- a friend or a bank and so being in debt creates an really ugly feeling-- I have my cc's and my loans but its not something I've just accepted. I always remind myself that I'm not rich, I'm just LOAN rich. So should other people.

Moreover, I'm really tired of hearing this argument that other countries aren't going to just pull its markers when they're seeing how shitty we've become in such a short time...I can't imagine them not growing anxious. Again, the America is in denial over so much...this free fall will end and it's not going to spit us out onto a sea of marshmallows...so we should be prepared before we hit rock bottom.

Another tidbit- LA is gonna spend 3.7 million dollars to remove the mta tag piece. 3.7 million. isnt that a little, if not ALOT, uncalled for?
supposedly, they need to create a dam to make sure the runoff isn't going into the riverbed...but 3.7 million...can't they just paint over it?

Went shopping today at Forever 21 in Alhambra. It's probably my fav 21 because they sell the samples-- everything is 7 bucks and below on the sale racks but theyre basically the same things you'll be buying in stores. You do have to rummage but I got the cutest black cigarette pants ($7), a funky multi-tiered dress $7), a grey wrap dress ($7), thigh high leg warmers $2.99), a light brown deep vneck shirt ($4.50) and a print tank ($2). 6 items for $33. While you're not getting what you would usually get, you're definitely pushing your wardrobe because of the prices and that's always AWESOME. I love that. I'm definitely riskier bc something is cheap. Pictures to come soon. 2 E Main Street, Alhambra, CA 91801,(626) 458-4421. (the Susanna C's review is a great review of this place: http://www.yelp.com/biz/forever-21-alhambra#hrid:acHV0kAIoyB2gFo0jO5rnw)

So that's to my rant of the economy, American debt, American spending and my personal bargains.

Anticipation of the Blues and Not That Into You

as many of my friends know... I'm addicted to jeans. Maybe its the curse of a skinny girl who can never find 23's...ok I know that that statement alone just made many of you take me off your list BUT in my defense...I've been trying to gain weight for 2 years now and its very hard. All my friends will call me a bitch to my face at the mention of my weight but keep an open mind that while I am grateful I have a high metabolism, I have dropped 15 lbs in 2 years and am begging for a way to get back in the triple digits. ok enough about this. soooooooooo in my addiction to jeans and my struggle with my weight-- I can only fit in one brand of jeans. I have pairs of sevens, r&rs, ag's and diesels stuffed in the back of my closet because I dont fit them anymore. So without FRANKIE B's, I would be relegated to wearing kid jeans or some other type of loin cloth which I am not accustomed to. I have a liggght faded pair, a pair that is about to bust at the butt, and a pair that I think is giving b the impression that I own no other type of crotch covering... So, I gave in out of necessity- (I promise) and got these. Eagerly awaiting their arrival--since I lack the patience for the thought of their dumb expensive teeniness.

Frankie B Women's "Fidelity" Heart Pocket Bootcut Jeans in Cat Wash

He's Just Not That In To You:::Lights, Camera.........umm....... No Action

I had high hopes for this movie since I and my girls have had their fair share of heart breaks and guys who never right out could be a man and say they're not into me and instead told all of us "you can be so intimidating because...insert bs reason here that tried to feign a compliment towards our career, looks, smarts etc etc". But this movie didn't leave me with the feeling that I could do without men (b would term this as a "hater movie") or a "feel good, girl/boy, that's how life is" movie either. So in the middle is something that just left a bad taste in my mouth. meh. Jennifer Aniston and Connelly are two beautiful actresses but the movie was not shot well at all and they looked terribly old. Is that mean for me to say? No, I dont think they're old at all-- it was just something about how the movie was shot. It erked me and my friend. I didn't leave getting a lesson from the movie, I left without 11 bucks. Could have passed on it but it seemed perfect after a day of shopping and girl talk. oh yea and I HATE all the characters Scarlett Johansson plays. Eugh. She can just loan me her boobs.

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I'm feeling rough, I'm feeling raw, I'm in the prime of my life.
Let's make some music, make some money, find some models for wives.
I'll move to Paris, shoot some heroin, and fuck with the stars.
You man the island and the cocaine and the elegant cars.

This is our decision, to live fast and die young.
We've got the vision, now let's have some fun.
Yeah, it's overwhelming, but what else can we do.
Get jobs in offices, and wake up for the morning commute.

Forget about our mothers and our friends
We're fated to pretend
To pretend
We're fated to pretend
To pretend

I'll miss the playgrounds and the animals and digging up worms
I'll miss the comfort of my mother and the weight of the world
I'll miss my sister, miss my father, miss my dog and my home
Yeah, I'll miss the boredom and the freedom and the time spent alone.

There's really nothing, nothing we can do
Love must be forgotten, life can always start up anew.
The models will have children, we'll get a divorce
We'll find some more models, everything must run it's course.

We'll choke on our vomit and that will be the end
We were fated to pretend
To pretend
We're fated to pretend
To pretend

Yeah, yeah, yeah

take just what you need from me

general state of malaise.

show yourself and take only what you need from me. dont play.

first fridays @ nhm.

last night-- went to first fridays at natural history museum. love love love. it was so much fun. felt like a kid again. i should of worn flats instead of high ass boots so i could run around like a rugrat again. next time.


my very own fashion icons. love.
ADORN with h&m belted coat, f21 grey lace tights, guess boots, f21 lace flower headwrap, under: h&m teal leotard dance dress, gucci red saddle handbag

first fridays at nhm basically brings out some (1-2) indie bands (bands I dont know about but some of my trendier friends did) and theres dj's in certain halls and beer/wine tables scattered throughout. the musuem is open like usual but you're getting a dance hall feel within the museum. the tickets were sold out when we got there late at 9. but i was stubborn. they relented. as if it was a vegas club and they were doing me a favor. First Fridays of every month. http://www.nhm.org/firstfridays/. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, 900 Exposition Boulevard,Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 763-DINO.



the oh so curious case of benjamin button.

damn that baby was ugly. i probably would get nightmares if i thought about it for long enough. i would describe it best as a mix between the notebook and forrest gump and didnt know it was a f scott fitzgerald short story but i can definitely see how and why. strong symbolism and a good story. characters are full. i walked away satisfied. definitely worth a watch. wasnt THAT big of a tearjerker but i can tell you that if you've ever lived with a significant other...the duplex sequence is on the dot. sigh.